My local tea shoppe is setting up a corporation to franchise in all 50
states. This January was their 5th year in business. I renewed my
acquaintance with my sister-in-law's brother who is now living in
Taiwan. He as come up to speed on that tea culture. I told him of my
impatience with the dog and pony gongfu method. He said there is an
even older custom of 'drinking directly from the pot' but hasnt got
back to me on that one.

Jim

PS There are no cheap in-the-know teas in Taiwan even for the locals.

Dominic T. wrote:
....advertising bad...
> Welp, seeing as I'm the only one from Pittsburgh here... you could
> have just spammed me via email instead of double posting here.
....telling them have you seen kay off good...
> no thanks,
> - Dominic